University of Lancashire

BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Foundation Year) degree will develop in students the skills needed to progress with their studies and pursue a career as a counsellor in the main BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy course. Upon completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy.

The foundation year will prepare students for a career in counselling, where they can support people in a safe space, shaping lives and facilitating change. It will focus on acquiring knowledge and skills related to health and social care. This includes academic writing, critical thinking and communication skills.  

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

The grade requirement for entry into the BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Foundation Year) is UCAS Tariff - 56 points or equivalent.

English Proficiency:

The English requirement for entry into the BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Foundation Year) is IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Foundation Year) from the University of Lancashire can work as:

  • Psychotherapist
  • School counsellor
  • Mental health support worker 
  • Substance abuse counsellor 
  • Behavioural health technician 

Cost of study

The tuition cost for the BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Foundation Year) at the University of Lancashire is  £18,750 per year.

Admission

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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